Comparison: Peruvian Hairless Dog and Whippet

Peruvian Hairless Dog and Whippet are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

Peruvian Hairless Dog
Photo: Jablct, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
Whippet
Photo: Winky, CC BY 2.0, source
Peruvian Hairless DogWhippet
FCI group5. Spitz and primitive types10. Sighthounds
Country of originPeruUnited Kingdom
CategoryMediumMedium
Height at withers–44–51 cm
Weight4–30 kg12–15 kg
Life span–12–15 years
Recognition features
  • Elegant, slim dog in hairless and coated varieties
  • Three sizes: small, medium and large
  • Smooth, elastic skin in black, slate, grey, pink or spotted shades
  • Medium sighthound, 44-51 cm
  • Short smooth coat of any colour
  • Rose ears
Coat–Short, fine coat, all colours.
PurposePeruvian hairless dog (viringo), an ancient companion historically credited with healing properties.A smaller English sighthound bred for racing and rabbit coursing by miners; the ´poor man's racehorse´.

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.